An Appraisal of the Legal Framework on Parole in Nigeria
Parole is a new correctional measure in the Nigerian penal system. Before 2015 inmates could be released before the expiration of their terms of imprisonment only if they were granted pardons by the governor of a state or by the president. However, this has changed with the coming into force of the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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North-West University
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://perjournal.co.za/article/view/11456 |